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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 913.72, 1,370.70 and 480.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 913.72, 1,370.70 and 480.90 is: 721.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    913.72 : 1,370.70 = 480.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    913.72/1,370.70 = 480.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    913.72x = 1,370.70 × 480.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    913.72x = 659,169.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 659,169.63/913.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 721.41

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